Frutarom starts year with Oxford acquisition
Frutarom has made a confident start to 2009, putting its rapid growth strategy into action once more with an agreement to acquire UK flavour and fragrance ingredients firm Oxford.
Archives for January 6, 2009
Multiple toxin detection tests may be on the horizon
A four year €4m European Commission funded project aims to develop multiple toxin detection tests for use by food manufacturers within processing plants.
New distribution for DSM enzymes in the UK
DSM and S Black are extending their distribution arrangement in the UK to cover beverage enzymes, which are now being offered to targeted customers or alongside other ingredients in S Black’s beverage portfolio.
Melamine found in Topaz wafer rolls
National Brands Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of Topaz Wafer Rolls in the US after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said its tests showed that the product contained melamine.
HortResearch merges with sister institute to keep 'competitive edge'
As 2008 drew to a close, New Zealand’s HortResearch and Crop & Food Research merged, as the country aims to stay competitive and innovative.
Quality standards proposed for stevia-derived sweetener
Food and beverage manufacturers are being invited to help set quality standards for the sweetener Reb A through the Food Chemicals Codex Forum.
Nano sensors offer rapid detection of Salmonella, claims ARS
A nano sensor to detect Salmonella bacteria has been developed which could enhance food safety and security, claims a team of scientists.
New labeling rules for cochineal bug coloring
Food and drink manufacturers that color their products with cochineal extract and carmine must now declare the ingredients on the label under a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruling.
Animal study draws phosphate link to lung cancer
Careful regulation of inorganic phosphates in the diet could aid lung cancer prevention and treatment, researchers have concluded from a study in mice that could call into question the high use of phosphate additives in the diet.
New Reb A collaboration to enhance flavor
Reb A supplier PureCircle has joined with Firmenich in an exclusive global collaboration which aims to provide a formula for applications using the stevia-derived sweetener, not just the ingredient.
Major international project to boost South Asian cereal production
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has announced a $30m collaborative project which aims to boost South Asian cereal production by five million tonnes a year.